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Presidential Elections In Bangladesh
Since the independence of Bangladesh, the presidential election process has been changed several times due to both the presidential and parliamentary arrangements. According to the Second Schedule to the Constitution of 1972, the president of the parliament used to be elected by a secret vote. Later, according to the fourth amendment to the constitution, the provision of the direct election system of presidential election was introduced. But soon after 12th Amendment to the Constitution, the provision of presidential elections through an indirect election was introduced after the parliamentary system was installed. At present, the president is elected by an indirect election by the members of Jatiya Sangsad, parliament as per Article 48 of the Constitution. Procedure Eligibility requirements The constitution of Bangladesh determines the eligibility of a person becoming a president. To be president, these criteria must be met. According to Article 48 of the Constitution of Banglade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indirect Election
An indirect election or ''hierarchical voting,'' is an election in which voters do not choose directly among candidates or parties for an office ( direct voting system), but elect people who in turn choose candidates or parties. It is one of the oldest forms of elections and is used by many countries for heads of state (such as presidents), cabinets, heads of government (such as prime ministers), and/or upper houses. It is also used for some supranational legislatures. Positions that are indirectly elected may be chosen by a permanent body (such as a parliament) or by a special body convened solely for that purpose (such as an electoral college). In nearly all cases the body that controls the federal executive branch (such as a cabinet) is elected indirectly. This includes the cabinets of most parliamentary systems; members of the public elect the parliamentarians, who then elect the cabinet. Upper houses, especially in federal republics, are often indirectly elected, either ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Ballot
The secret ballot, also known as the Australian ballot, is a voting method in which a voter's identity in an election or a referendum is anonymous. This forestalls attempts to influence the voter by intimidation, blackmailing, and potential vote buying. This system is one means of achieving the goal of political privacy. Secret ballots are used in conjunction with various voting systems. The most basic form of a secret ballot uses paper ballots upon which each voter marks their choices. Without revealing the votes, the voter folds the ballot paper in half and places it in a sealed box. This box is later emptied for counting. An aspect of secret voting is the provision of a voting booth to enable the voter to write on the ballot paper without others being able to see what is being written. Today, printed ballot papers are usually provided, with the names of the candidates or questions and respective check boxes. Provisions are made at the polling place for the voters to record the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Bangladeshi Presidential Election
The 2018 Bangladeshi presidential election was held on 18 February 2018. It was the seventh presidential election held since the Twelfth Amendment changed how the president gets elected. The tenure of the incumbent president was set to end on April 23, 2018. Earlier, on January 25, 2018, the Election Commission announced the election schedule. Incumbent president Mohammad Abdul Hamid was nominated for the second time as the candidate to run for election by the ruling party. Hamid was declared president by the Election Commission as no other candidate submitted nomination papers to the commission. He was sworn in by the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Shirin Chaudhury on April 24, 2018. With the result of the election, Hamid became the first incumbent president to be reelected in the history of Bangladesh. Candidates See also * 2018 elections in Bangladesh References Uncontested elections Presidential Presidential elections in Bangladesh President President most comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammad Abdul Hamid
Mohammad Abdul Hamid (born 1 January 1944) is a Bangladeshis, Bangladeshi retired politician, lawyer and statesman who served as the President of Bangladesh from 2013 to 2023, making him the longest serving president in the History of Bangladesh (1971–present), country's history. A political career spanning more than six decades, he was a lifelong affiliate of the Awami League, and was elected a Member of Parliament (Bangladesh), member of parliament (MP) in 1970 Pakistani general election, Pakistan and independent Bangladesh for seven terms. He previously served as the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad in 2001 and from 2009 to 2013, Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, Deputy Speaker from 1996 to 2001, and Leader of the Opposition (Bangladesh), Deputy Leader of the Opposition from 2001 to 2006. Born in the Haor-prone area of Kishoreganj District, Kishoreganj, he joined student politics in the wake of Bengali nationalism against Pakistan via the Bangladesh Chhatra League, East Pakist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Bangladeshi Presidential Election
Indirect presidential elections were held in Bangladesh on 22 April 2013 following the death of Zillur Rahman on 20 March 2013. Background President Zillur Rahman died on 20 March in Singapore after being flown there with an illness. Parliamentary speaker Abdul Hamid took over in an interim capacity. At that time, Social protests had turned deadly in Bangladesh as a result of delayed prosecutions and convictions for war crimes committed during the Bangladesh War of Independence. The 2014 general election was also going to be on the new president's agenda. The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its allies said they would boycott the election if it was not held under a neutral interim government. However, the ruling Awami League's leader Sheikh Hasina said her government would preside over the electoral process. Candidates Election Hamid won the election unopposed through a parliamentary vote. S.M. Asaduzzman, a director of the election commission, said: "Abdul Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Bangladeshi Presidential Election
Indirect presidential elections were due to be held in Bangladesh on 16 February 2009 following the 2008 parliamentary election. They were originally scheduled to have taken place by 5 September 2007, when Iajuddin Ahmed's term expired, but was postponed due to the lack of an elected parliament. The Awami League, which resoundingly won the parliamentary election, nominated AL presidium member Zillur Rahman as its candidate for president, and he was expected to be elected at the parliamentary session. Rahman was the only candidate who submitted his papers by the nomination deadline of 9 February 2009, and as he did not withdraw by the withdrawal deadline of 11 February 2009, the Election Commission declared him elected. He was sworn in on 12 February 2009. References Uncontested elections 2009 elections in Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 Bangladeshi Presidential Election
Presidential elections were held in Bangladesh on 5 September 2002, after the resignation of the previous president A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury. The Election Commission declared Iajuddin Ahmed as the President after nomination papers of two other candidates were found to be invalid. Iajuddin Ahmed took his oath as president on 6 September 2002. References External linksIajuddin Ahmed Elected Unopposed – Gulfnews 2002 elections in Bangladesh 2002
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2001 Bangladeshi Presidential Election
The 2001 Bangladeshi presidential election was held on 12 November 2001. A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury won the election uncontestedly. Initially, two nomination papers were submitted. Later, the other contestant withdrew his nomination making Chowdhury elected to the post of President. Badruddoza sworn in on 14 November 2001, and assumed the office of President. References 2001 elections in Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eighth-most populous country in the world and among the List of countries and dependencies by ... Presidential elections in Bangladesh November 2001 in Bangladesh {{bangladesh-election-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 Bangladeshi Presidential Election
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The Bangladeshi presidential election of 1996 was held on July 23, 1996. Shahabuddin Ahmed was elected after being nominated by the ruling party. He replaced Abdur Rahman Biswas when his five-year term came to an end. His inauguration ceremony was held October 9, 1996. References Presidential Bangladeshi presidential election Presidential elections in Bangladesh Presidential election A presidential election is the election of any head of state whose official title is President. Elections by country Albania The president of Albania is elected by the Assembly of Albania who are elected by the Albanian public. Chile The p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Member Of Parliament (Bangladesh)
A Member of Parliament Member of parliament, (MP) in Bangladesh is a member of the Unicameralism, unicameral legislature of Bangladesh, the Jatiya Sangsad or House of the Nation. A majority of members are elected directly in Elections in Bangladesh, general elections, while a minority of seats are reserved exclusively for women and allocated on a Proportional representation, proportional basis. The Constitution of Bangladesh, Constitution specifies that Parliament consists of 300 directly elected members, while 50 seats are reserved for women. The individual who leads the largest party or alliance in parliament usually becomes Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Prime Minister of Bangladesh. The parliament is currently dissolved by order of the President until the next general election due to the result of the Non-cooperation movement (2024), protests ousting the current government. Eligibility criteria In order to qualify to stand for election to Parliament, an individual is require ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 Bangladeshi Presidential Election
The 1991 Bangladeshi presidential election was held on October 8, 1991. This was the first indirect election after the restoration of the parliamentary system. Abdur Rahman Biswas was nominated by the ruling party and Badrul Haider Chowdhury was nominated by Bangladesh Awami League. That time Awami League nominated candidate Justice Badrul Haider Chowdhury was defeated by BNP's Abdur Rahman Biswas. In the election, Abdur Rahman Biswas got 172 votes and Badrul Haider Chowdhury got 92 votes. Abdur Rahman Biswas took the oath of office of the President and took office on 10 October 1991. This was the last contested presidential election in Bangladesh. References Presidential Bangladesh Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eighth-most populous country in the world and among the List of countries and dependencies by ... Presidential elections in Bangladesh Octob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Bangladeshi Presidential Election
Presidential elections were held in Bangladesh on 15 November 1981. The result was a victory for the incumbent acting President Abdus Sattar (president), Abdus Sattar of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), who received 66% of the vote, beating his principal challenger Kamal Hossain of the Bangladesh Awami League, Awami League. Voter turnout was 57%. Background On 30 May 1981 president Ziaur Rahman was Assassination of Ziaur Rahman, assassinated by a faction of rebel officers of the Bangladesh Army. Following the assassination, Vice President of Bangladesh, Vice President Abdus Sattar (president), Abdus Sattar automatically became the acting president, despite being in hospital at the time. Speaking to foreign reporters in Bangabhaban on 4 June, Sattar announced that in line with the constitution, elections would be held within 180 days of the death of the former president, to "foil any conspiracy to disturb the democratic process in the country." Campaign According to the New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
